I was hungry!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[elleng]

1. Oh Gee, Peg, I AM hungry!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Omigod, my dear elleng!

Maybe it's time to eat something!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Whatever that is, it looks very cheesy!

And I don’t mean cheap!

Now I’m hungry, too!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Ah, you made me laugh, my dear Diamond_Dog!

It is indeed a cheesy dish! It's lasagna.
I was in the mood to do some real cooking, so I made this last night.
It was great.

Thanks!

[Diamond_Dog]

7. *checking flight schedules to California*

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. LOL! nt

[Siwsan]

21. I was just sitting here debating if I should buy stuff for lasagna, tomorrow

I won the debate. Lasagna it shall be.

I just made a batch of Marinara sauce. I can always make more.

[Permanut]

4. Get me a fork!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Incoming, my dear Permanut!

Right through the intertubes!



Thanks for the rec!

[niyad]

8. Yummmmmmm, and thank you for sharing.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. You're welcome, my dear niyad, and thank you!

And I'll tell you, all the work that goes into making this IS WORTH IT!

[niyad]

18. I have to tell you, that is THE BEST-LOOKING lasagna I have ever seen,

and I have seen many, including in some amazing restaurants.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Well, I thank you so much!

I didn't take it out of the oven the minute it was done, and that may explain the appearance!
The sunlight from my kitchen window also made a difference, which is why I took the photo.

[John1956PA]

9. This brings a smile to my face!

It is a good thing for me that I am sitting at Applebee's where I have just finished eating my appetizer. Bon Appetit!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thank you for the smile on your face, my dear John1956PA!

And I'm also glad that you're enjoying your meal at Applebee's!
Bon Appetit indeed!

[LoisB]

13. I can be there in 15 minutes.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. How cool!

Alas, every piece is spoken for!
But I can share the recipe with you!

[LoisB]

15. Thank you, that would be lovely. Very kind of you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. I am happy to provide it, my dear LoisB!

However, it will take a bit of time.
I need to get it out and type it into my word program.
You'll see it in this thread a bit later today!

[LoisB]

17. Thank you. No hurry.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. ****Here's the recipe!****

Toni’s Lasagne

350 degrees, 30-45 minutes

1 pound ground round
1 onion, diced (I use dried onion)
1-8 ounce can tomato sauce
1-1 pound can stewed tomatoes
Oregano
Thyme
salt/pepper (I omit the salt)
Garlic powder
8 ounces grated mozzarella (I put in 2 cups already grated)*
2 cups grated Parmesan*
Small amount cream cheese
8 ounce lasagne noodles– cooked (or the pasta that doesn’t require cooking.)

Brown beef and onion.
Add sauces and spices.
Simmer 30 to 45 minutes over low heat, uncovered.
Boil water for pasta (if required.)
Cook pasta for 20 minutes till done.
Grate the cheeses.

*I use the already grated cheeses available in my supermarket. Much easier and faster, and they taste wonderful!

Layers in an oven-proof lasagne dish. (Mine is glass)

Pasta for the bottom layer.
Then the meat sauce.
Cheeses on top.

This recipe makes 2 complete layers. Dot the top layer with the cream cheese, if desired.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. I usually bake it for 35 minutes.

It’s quite hot and heavy when done. I normally put the dish on a coordinating cookie sheet to make it easier to lift out of the oven.

Slice, serve and enjoy!